Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Ergots.
Ergots - as a noun
A plant disease caused by the ergot fungus
A fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
claviceps purpureaHypernyms (Closely Related)
fungus10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Harvesting ergots is an important step in preventing the spread of diseases in crops."
"Some cultures have used ergots in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties."
"The presence of ergots in the grain can reduce its quality and market value."
"Researchers are studying ways to control ergots through biological means."
"The formation of ergots is influenced by weather conditions during the crop's growth period."
Word Game Points
Is ERGOTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ergots is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ERGOTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ERGOTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ergots is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordERGOTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is ERGOTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ergots is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordERGOTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
